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By: Lisa Monahan A lawsuit reveals serious allegations against Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater accuses the board of openly violating the law for their own personal gain. The prosecutor also accused two board members, Kelly Doyle and Adam Luck, of voting on cases in which they have 'direct financial material interest.' Luck is the Chief Executive Officer of City Care, an organization that also provide to "judicially involved persons." Luck is also a board member for CEO, according to the organization’s website.  Doyle...

Chris Landsberger / The Oklahoman The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 Monday to advance death row inmate Julius Jones’ commutation request to a Stage Two Review, a more comprehensive hearing where new testimony and evidence may be introduced. Board members Kelly Doyle, Larry Morris and Adam Luck voted to move the application forward, while Charles McCall cast the only no vote. The board’s fifth member, Robert Gilliland, resigned in January due to health issues and his vacancy has not yet been filled.  A three-vote majority is required to move a case from Stage 1 review, a...